Democracy Activists Say

What the exit polls say about the 2024 election

Voters rejected Vice President Kamala Harris’s and Democrats’ left-leaning platform which doubled down on progressive social issues while largely neglecting the economy.

Politics - The Hill - November 18

Diddy called witnesses from prison, prosecutors say

The star is accused of paying inmates for their phone privileges, and trying to influence witnesses.

Severing of Baltic Sea cables likely to be sabotage, Germany says

Defence minister Boris Pistorius says it is unclear who was responsible for ‘hybrid’ warfare tactic

World - Financial Times - November 19

Severing of Baltic Sea Cables Was ‘Sabotage,’ Germany Says

Germany’s defense minister said damage to two fiber-optic cables on the sea floor appeared deliberate, but a culprit was not known.

Business - The New York Times - November 19

Rays say new stadium unlikely to be ready by '28

Due to a combination of damage to Tropicana Field and political delays on financing, it is unlikely the Rays' planned new stadium will be ready by 2028.

Sports - ESPN - November 19

UN says gangs looted aid trucks in Gaza

United Nations agencies confirm gangs violently looted dozens of aid trucks in Gaza. And speaking from Beirut Tuesday, where meetings were taking place regarding a possible cease-fire in the ...

No plans to join Bluesky yet, Keir Starmer says

The social media platform has been rapidly growing in popularity since the US presidential election.

Why retiring Nadal means 'everything' to Spain

Rafael Nadal retires from professional tennis after a 23-year career like no other. On a night of gratitude and grief, Spain led the world in saying "Gracias Rafa".

Hezbollah chief says negotiations depend on Israel's 'seriousness'

World - Yahoo News - November 20

Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste Found to Have Bacteria During Inspection, F.D.A. Warns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter, but not a recall, after microorganisms were found in water samples and finished toothpaste products.

Business - The New York Times - November 21

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